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Details for Patent: 5,370,879


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Summary for Patent: 5,370,879
Title: Formulations and their use in the treatment of neurological diseases
Abstract:Pharmaceutical formulations comprise a mono- or di-aminopyridine active agent for administration on a once- or twice-daily basis for use in the treatment of neurological diseases, in particular multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. The formulations, which are suitable for oral or percutaneous administration of the active agent, include the active agent in a carrier effective to permit release of the mono- or di-aminopyridine at a rate allowing controlled absorption thereof over, on the average, not less than a 12 hour period and at a rate sufficient to achieve therapeutically effective blood levels over a period of 12-24 hours following administration.
Inventor(s): Masterson; Joseph G. (London, GB), Myers; Michael (Athlone, IE)
Assignee: Elan Corporation, plc (Athlone, IE)
Application Number:08/073,651
Patent Claim Types:
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Composition; Formulation; Compound; Dosage form; Device;

Drugs Protected by US Patent 5,370,879

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
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Foreign Priority and PCT Information for Patent: 5,370,879

Foriegn Application Priority Data
Foreign Country Foreign Patent Number Foreign Patent Date
Ireland3952/90Feb 11, 1990

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